Saturday, January 6, 2007 
      Meeting Minutes:

       This month our meeting was held at the Lizard Thicket in Irmo to 
      accommodate some of our members who live in that area of Columbia.  Ron 
      Abrams was kind enough to make the arrangements.

       Our meeting began at 10:15 with our President George Gooch presiding.  We 
      had 19 in attendance.  

      Thank you to LeMont and Jill Long for their hospitality for the wonderful 
      Christmas Party held December 2, 2006.  A great time was had by all who 
      attended.  Gifts were donated by Extreme Power Sports in Sumter, and 
      various members.  Thanks again for a wonderful Christmas party.
      The bulk order for patches was the next order of business.  We discussed 
      the order and got together a number to send to National for our large and 
      small patches.  There is also a new Gremlin being offered by Star for 
      $10.00.  They can be ordered through Star Touring and Riding.  Please 
      note: Star has asked that all future orders for patches of any kind be 
      done through the chapter president or a designated representative.
      Our next meeting will be held at the Southern Pig in Blythewood, Saturday, 
      February 3, 2007, starting at 10:00 am., with our ride following the 
      meeting.  Please join us for the fun of the ride.

      We discussed the issue of notifying members of upcoming meetings and 
      rides.  Using the webpage vs mailing postcards each month.  Please check 
      the webpage for upcoming events and notices.  And feel free to use the 
      website, it was created for our use.

      An issue regarding the use of the word “Starriders” on our logos and 
      website.  Because of this national issue we have changed the logo to read, 
      “Blythewood Star Chapter 384”.  If you have any questions about this, 
      please feel free to contact our President.

      We would like to schedule our future rides for the year and are in need of 
      ride leaders.  Please contact Fred Garren (Ride coordinator) if you would 
      be willing to volunteer for a month in the year.  We currently have 
      scheduled rides for April (Savannah, overnight), May (Shenandoah Valley), 
      July (Star Days, Chattanooga, TN), and October (mountains).  The ride does 
      not need to be long or far from home, sometimes riding less than 30 miles 
      from home is more fun for all.

      Our Charities coordinator, Judy Frick, reported that our Chapter sent it’s 
      first donation ($200.00) to Feed the Children in December.  Thank you for 
      your support of our charities.  Our next goal is to send a child to Camp 
      Kemo this summer ($500.)  Help us support this very deserving charity.  
      Also, just a reminder that the Childrens Hospital at Richland is always in 
      need of small toys, books, gifts for the children who are in the hospital 
      for their cancer.  Please contact Judy Frick if you have any questions 
      about what they need.

      Last but certainly not least our 50/50.  Our winner, Betty Garren gave 
      half of her half to the charity bank.  Congratulations and thank you for 
      your contribution.
       
      Respectfully submitted,
      Betsy Gooch, secretary
      Blythewood Star Chapter 384